Ethics and Professional… · SHS1 Engineering

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 1.1.3.LI.3 - Distinguish between ethical and unethical behaviours in engineering practice.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Define ethical and unethical behaviour in engineering practice using their own words, drawing on examples discussed in previous lessons (Weeks 10 and 11).
Categorise given engineering scenarios as ethical or unethical, justifying each classification with at least one clear reason.
Compare and contrast pairs of similar behaviours (for example, reporting an error versus hiding an error) to identify the ethical boundary between them.
Create a concept map or web that organises at least five ethical and five unethical behaviours in engineering practice, showing connections between related behaviours.
Critique a short video case study, identifying at least three ethical or unethical behaviours and explaining their consequences for engineers, clients and the public.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Engineering Practice (Strand 1)
Sub-strand: Ethics and Professional Practice (1.3)
Content standard: 1.1.3.CS.1 - Demonstrate knowledge and appreciation of ethics in engineering practice. 1.1.3.LO.1 Explain the importance of ethical behaviour in engineering practice. 1.1.3.LO.2 Outline key ethical behaviours in engineering practice.
Indicator: 1.1.3.LI.3 - Distinguish between ethical and unethical behaviours in engineering practice.
Suggested placement: Semester 1, Week 12 (Week 12 of the year)
Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.
Curriculum reference: NaCCA curriculum document, p. 32

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Managing Talk for Learning: In a moderated discussion, learners outline what they consider to be ethical and unethical behaviours in engineering practice. Summarise learners' thoughts using concept maps or webbing Building on what others say: Learners build on what others say and catalogue ethical and unethical behaviours in engineering practice.
Digital Learning: Learners watch videos on ethical and unethical behaviours in engineering practice and share observations with their colleagues.

Assessment (1.1.3.AS.3). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 1 Recall; Level 2 Skills of conceptual understanding; Level 3 Strategic reasoning.

Teaching and Learning Resources:
- Projector
- Laptop
- Videos on ethical and unethical behaviours in everyday life.
- Videos on ethical and unethical behaviours in engineering practice.